Senior Code & Building Compliance Lead

Town of Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Amherst seeks a Lead Code Enforcement Officer to oversee the inspection of buildings for compliance with the Massachusetts Building Code, Sanitary Code, Fire Safety Codes, and Amherst bylaws. This role acts as Senior Code Enforcement Officer and coordinates the work of Inspectors, offering technical and programmatic guidance.

The ideal candidate will have an Associates degree in building construction or design with 5+ years of supervisory experience, plus a Local Inspector

Qualifications

• Associates degree in building construction or design plus 5+ years supervising building construction/design.
• Certification as a Local Inspector per MA law (Ch. 143, Sec. 3 and 94).
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings to ensure compliance with State Building Code, Sanitary Code, Fire Safety Codes, and Amherst Bylaws.
• Serve as Senior Code Enforcement Officer and coordinate Inspectors, providing guidance.
• Read and interpret complex plans and blueprints; supervise architectural and construction activities.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the public and contractors.

Skills

Supervision of building construction

Certification as Local Inspector

Driver's license (Massachusetts)

Reading blueprints/plans

Communication skills

Public interaction

Education

Associates degree in building construction or design

Job description

The Town of Amherst seeks a Lead Code Enforcement Officer to oversee the inspection of buildings for compliance with the Massachusetts Building Code, Sanitary Code, Fire Safety Codes, and Amherst bylaws. This role acts as Senior Code Enforcement Officer and coordinates the work of Inspectors, offering technical and programmatic guidance.

The ideal candidate will have an Associates degree in building construction or design with 5+ years of supervisory experience, plus a Local Inspector